Athlon II X3 425 vs Celeron G1840T
Athlon II X3 425
Celeron G1840T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X3 425 is positioned at rank 792 and the Celeron G1840T is on rank 525, so the Celeron G1840T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 425
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1840T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+102%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($5) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X3 425 and Celeron G1840T
Athlon II X3 425
The Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,595 points. Launch price was $42.
Celeron G1840T
The Celeron G1840T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,576 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X3 425 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Celeron G1840T offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Athlon II X3 425 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Athlon II X3 425 versus 2.5 GHz on the Celeron G1840T — a 7.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 425 (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon II X3 425 uses the Rana (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron G1840T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X3 425 scores 1,595 against the Celeron G1840T's 1,576 — a 1.2% lead for the Athlon II X3 425. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 425 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1840T.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+50% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+8% | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Rana (2009−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,595+1% | 1,576 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X3 425 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1840T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Athlon II X3 425) vs 16 (Celeron G1840T) — the Celeron G1840T offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD AM3 (Athlon II X3 425) and H81,B85,H87,Z87,H97,Z97 (Celeron G1840T).
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Athlon II X3 425) / VT-x (Celeron G1840T). The Celeron G1840T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Athlon II X3 425 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1840T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1840T rivals Pentium G3240T.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X3 425 launched at $79 MSRP, while the Celeron G1840T debuted at $42. At current prices ($5 vs $10), the Athlon II X3 425 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X3 425 delivers 319.0 pts/$ vs 157.6 pts/$ for the Celeron G1840T — making the Athlon II X3 425 the 67.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X3 425 | Celeron G1840T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $42-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 319.0+102% | 157.6 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2014 |
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